•     Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis SX00BU40-3096 01.01.2021-31.07.2021  5 credits +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will recognise and be able to justify the starting points for their bachelor’s thesis from the perspective of developing their own professional field. They will be capable of effectively cooperating in various work networks and professionally discussing with industry representatives, instructors and students. Students will able to prepare a viable plan for their final project based on critical research and creative solutions. They will know how to identify and solve work-related ethical issues. Students will use English research resources to plan for their bachelor’s thesis.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Passed before course beginning:
    SX00BU36 Professional Communication and IT Skills
    SX00BU37 Basics of Research and Development
    SX00BU38 Advanced Research and Development
    Course contents
    - Identifying current development needs in the field
    - Partnership negotiations with industry representatives, a networking work approach, peer support
    - Understanding the process of the bachelor’s thesis
    - Information retrieval in English and Finnish, critical evaluation of sources
    - Justification of chosen working methods and practices
    - Workshops in methodology, academic writing and information gathering
    - Communication in R&D
    - Drawing up a proposal and a viable working plan; their presentation at a seminar
    - Applying for research permission and drawing up the agreement for the bachelor’s thesis
    Further information
    Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.

    Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Anne Talvenheimo-Pesu

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    N/A

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Students that already have a Bachelor, Master Degree or similar may apply for this course through AHOT-process. Applications to the teacher, who will also give further instructions if needed.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Both the report and the process is assessed as well as the presentation.

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

    Enrollment date

    30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Anne Talvenheimo-Pesu

    Further information for students

    You may not start this process until you have finished semester 4. There are several aspects you need to consider before making the choice. For further information in English, please contact the teacher.

    Degree Programme

    Occupational Therapy

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    R&D proportion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    Hyväksytty/Hylätty

    Completion alternatives

    You may do the regular thesis as well.

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    Examination is based on the written literature review and the presentation.

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    N/A

    Content periodicity

    Work is carried out throughout the semester, in own pace.

    Location and Time

    Time schedule will be available soon and presented separately.
    AHOT applications will be accepted as soon as possible.
    Groupmeeting at Teams.
    Self studies, no guidance available.
    Presentation at Myllypuro campus.
    Maturity test at Myllypuro campus.

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    Pass: The student writes a report according to given instructions and on time. The student shares the results according to given instructions.



    Fail: If the student doesn't return the report, or follow the given instructions or if he/she doesn't share the results according to given instructions he/she will not pass the course.